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The USDA reassures that bird flu cannot be spread through properly handled and cooked eggs. Eggs should be refrigerated at 40°F and cooked to 165°F to kill germs. Cracked or dirty eggs should be avoided.
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Similarly, the CDC confirms that properly cooked poultry and beef are safe to eat. Cooking poultry to 165°F and beef to recommended temperatures effectively destroys bacteria and viruses, including avian influenza.